
Lawson was a stud in the last weekend of the 2011-12 NBA regular season. (Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
Weekend Wonder: Ty Lawson averaged 21.0 points, 4.5 rebounds, 10.0 assists, 0.5 steals and 3.0 threes in two games over the weekend. He shot 58 percent from the floor and 100 percent from the free-throw line in this stretch, while averaging 0.5 turnovers per game. For the season, Lawson has been a top 25 stud, which is on the high end of expectations heading into this season’s drafts. He’ll be a stud again next season.
Lines for Discussion:
Serge Ibaka (4/20): 6-11 FG (55%), 12 Pts, 6 Reb, 1 Ast, 8 Blk, 1 TO; he’s going to be a killer keeper
Kenneth Faried (4/21): 9-13 FG (69%), 18 Pts, 14 Reb, 2 Ast, 1 Stl, 3 Blk; Faried is averaging 11.3 points, 9.1 rebounds, 1.1 assists, 1.0 steal and 1.4 blocks this month
LeBron James (4/22): 11-21 FG (52%), 9-10 FT (90%), 1 three, 32 Pts, 8 Reb, 5 Ast, 1 Stl, 2 Blk, 5 TO; barring a huge finish to the season from Kevin Durant, James will finish the season as the No. 1 fantasy basketball player of the 2011-12 NBA season
Waiver-Wire Watch (four stars = must add; one star = keep an eye on him):
Avery Bradley: with Rajon Rondo and Ray Allen hurting, Bradley should have a strong finish to the season (****)
Jason Smith: with the starting center gig in hand, Smith will be a solid starter for owners in need of a center (***)
Marvin Williams: he’s a decent all-around producer (**)
Brandon Rush: he’s putting up great numbers lately and should be a strong candidate for a starting spot for teams still in active leagues (****)
Manny Harris: his monster line from Friday should earn him a spot in these final days of the season (**)
Shannon Brown: he continues to start and is worth a gamble in deeper leagues (**)
Derrick Favors: he’s doing well this month and should be a solid starter in deeper leagues (***)
Cartier Martin: his 22-point game Saturday makes him worth a look in deeper leagues (**)
Chandler Parsons: the kid is going to be truly intriguing next season (***)
Jason Thompson: if DeMarcus Cousins misses a game because of his latest technical foul, Thompson could be a decent spot start (**)
Injuries:
Erick Dampier (calf): day-to-day
Kevin Garnet (rest): monitor his status
Paul Pierce (rest): monitor his status
D.J. Augustin (knee): day-to-day
Jason Kidd (rest): monitor his status
Larry Sanders (suspension): suspended for one more game
Jason Terry (rest): monitor his status
Dorell Wright (ankle): day-to-day
Zach Randolph (rest): monitor his status
Dwyane Wade (finger): monitor his status
Carlos Delfino (groin): day-to-day
Jordan Williams (illness): day-to-day
Earl Clark (knee): day-to-day
Al Harrington (knee): day-to-day; will likely play in one of the Nuggets’ final two games
Kyle Lowry (groin, hernia): done for the season
Caron Butler (hip): day-to-day
Nick Young (flu): day-to-day
Mario Chalmers (flu): day-to-day
Tyson Chandler (rest): day-to-day
James Harden (concussion): day-to-day
Jameer Nelson (calf): day-to-day
Nate Robinson (hamstring): day-to-day
Kevin Martin (shoulder): done for the season
Chris Bosh (rest): monitor his status
Luke Ridnour (ankle): day-to-day
Jared Jeffries (knee): done for the season
Jose Calderon (eye): doubtful to finish the season
For Tonight:
Expect Danny Granger to bounce back tonight against the Pistons.
Ty Lawson is a great player. I think the skies the limit with his unlimited potential. If he continues to develop I would it looks like you are part of put in in the same classification as Damon Staudimire. They must be a product of hard work and basketball camps